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Grants and Funding

NHSC Scholarship: Preparing Your Application Documents

LOAN REPAYMENT | SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS TO SERVICE NHSC Scholarship Application: Preparing Your Documents If you plan to submit a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program application, we encourage you to gather the following documentation, which is detailed on pages 41-44 of the Application and Program Guidance: Proof of Status as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National – submit a copy of a valid U.S. passport, passport

April 1, 2022

CMS

Advancing Health Equity During National Minority Health Month

National Minority Health Month During April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) recognizes National Minority Health Month. Officially established by Congress in 2002, this health observance offers an opportunity to build awareness about the health inequities that have historically affected underserved and marginalized communities. In keeping with Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government,

April 1, 2022

News

Upcoming Webinar: WV COVID-19 Vaccination Update

During this webinar, the speakers will provide an update on the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized or approved for use in the United States, vaccine characteristics and administration, contraindications, and other clinical considerations for both the pediatric and adult populations. Additional information on how to address common patient questions about the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness will be discussed. Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will

April 1, 2022

COVID-19

Biden Administration Launches COVID.gov, a New One-Stop Shop Website

Today, the Biden Administration is launching COVID.gov, a new one-stop shop website to help all people in the U.S. gain even better access to lifesaving tools like vaccines, tests, treatments, and masks, as well as get the latest updates on COVID-19 in their area. Read the White House fact sheet. The site offers place-based guidance about COVID-19 and tools for prevention and treatment. One example is the Test-to-Treat locator that includes participants in

April 1, 2022

Hep/HIV

HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Information: Special Bulletin – March 30, 2022

HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Update: Special Bulletin The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) shares the following updates with our Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients, subrecipients, stakeholders, national partners, and federal colleagues. COVID.gov Launches The Biden Administration is launching COVID.gov, a new one-stop shop website to help all people in the U.S. gain better access to lifesaving tools like vaccines, tests, treatments, and masks, as well as get

April 1, 2022

Educational

Learn to Develop a Competitive Grant Application

Learn to Develop a Competitive Grant Application SAMHSA’s Office of Financial Resources will conduct a webinar on how to develop a competitive grant application. The webinar will be offered on April 14, 2022 and May 3, 2022 at 2 pm ET. The webinar will address: The three registration processes that need to be completed; Preparing to apply for a grant; Key components of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); Responding

April 1, 2022

News

LGBTQI+ Youth – Like All Americans, They Deserve Evidence-Based Care

By: Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use “Affirming a transgender child’s identity is one of the best things a parent, teacher, or doctor can do to help keep children from harm….” President Biden As a clinical psychologist, academician, and government leader, I have focused on ensuring that mental health care services and policies are culturally responsive, evidence-based and in the best interest of those

April 1, 2022

CMS

CMS NEWS: HHS to Provide $110 Million to Strengthen Safety Net for Seniors and People with Disabilities

HHS to Provide $110 Million to Strengthen Safety Net for Seniors and People with Disabilities Funding opens door for more than 20 states/territories to participate in Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person program, which has contributed billions to help seniors and people with disabilities safely transition from institutional care to independence in their homes and communities The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will offer more than $110

April 1, 2022